Which Circumstance Would Be Most Likely to Lead to a Decrease

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which circumstance would be most likely to lead to a decrease in a firm's dividend payout ratio?

• A)Its earnings become more stable.
• B)Its access to the capital markets increases.
• C)Its R&D efforts pay off, and it now has more high-return investment opportunities.
• D)Its accounts receivable decrease due to a change in its credit policy.

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